2. Poteet ISD has developed a long-range plan for technology to provide a
common vision for technology in the district. The overall goal of this plan is
to address the use of technology in the classroom by students and teachers.
Poteet ISD recognizes the importance instructional technology has in
achieving levels of academic excellence for our students. In order to achieve
this level of excellence we will first need to provide our students with a
technology-rich environment in which to learn. We will also need to provide
teachers with a technology-rich environment that enhances teacher
productivity and instruction. This plan will serve as a guide for District staff
to provide the services needed to successfully address the use of technology
in our classrooms.
3. A needs assessment utilizing teacher surveys, inventories and the
Texas Campus STaR Chart was conducted to analyze the current
status of technology in the district and determine future needs.
Items analyzed included: infrastructure, hardware, software,
programs, courses, student achievement, technology resources, staff
development, and technical support.
4. Direct connection to the Internet via 1 GB fiber line.
Six 100Meg network drops in every classroom.
Each classroom is wired with a 1GB fiber line from the MDF.
Networked computer class with certified teacher for High
School computer credit instruction.
Networked computer class with certified teacher for High
School computer credit instruction.
Networked online card catalog and automated checkout in the
library.
Each classroom has one computer with selected classrooms
having up to 5 computers.
5. Direct connection to the Internet via 2GB fiber line.
Twenty-four 100MB network drops in every classroom.
Each classroom is wired with a 1GB copper line from the MDF.
Three computer carts with computer and projectors for
checkout.
Networked computer lab for classroom teacher use.
Networked computer lab with certified teacher for Computer
literacy instruction.
One mobile carts with 15 computers each for wireless
classroom use.
Networked online card catalog and automated checkout in the
library.
Average of four computers per classroom.
6. Direct connection to the Internet via 2 GB fiber line.
Each classroom is wired with a 1GB copper line from the MDF.
Computer cart with computer, projectors and scanner for
each grade level to checkout.
Network computer lab with full-time teaching assistant for
student use.
Networked computer lab.
One mobile carts with 15 computers each for wireless
classroom use.
Networked online card catalog and automated checkout in the
library.
Average of four computers per classroom.
7. Direct connection to the Internet via 2 GB fiber line.
Each classroom is wired with a 1GB fiber line from the MDF.
Twenty four 100Meg network drops in every classroom.
Four computer cart with computer, projectors and scanner for
every grade level to checkout.
Networked computer lab for 1st grade classes
Networked computer lab for 2nd grade classes.
Networked computer lab for 3rd grade classes.
Networked online card catalog and automated checkout in the
library.
Average of three computers per classroom.
8. According to the plan the staff has expressed the need for more support to integrate
technology into their classrooms.
Information from teachers and administrators shows that district personnel have varying levels
of skills in relation to the SBEC standards for Technology Applications.
The District will be working toward providing teachers with the skills necessary to obtain the
level of technology proficiency required by all beginning educators under SBEC standards.
Teachers have also indicated they have different levels of proficiency in managing technology
in classrooms and other learning environments such as labs.
Many teachers would like to increase their knowledge of integrating technology tools into
lessons for students. This would range from using LCD projectors and smart boards connected
to a computer for presentation tools to having students use computers in the classroom for
research and designing presentations.
Teachers have also stressed the need for non-campus instructional technologist to be available
to support the integration of technology.
9. Based of what I have seen each campus is in
line to what the vision of the Technology Plan
had in mind pertaining to internet connection
and computer access.
The part of the technology plan the district
now needs to work on is the technology
integration in each classroom and into the
lessons that are being taught.
10.
11. To address the needs to the teachers, I suggest we hire a
district-wide Instructional Technologist to help the teachers
integrate technology into their curriculum.
This person would be responsible for supporting the teachers
with any help they may need including but not limited to:
◦ One-on-one time with each teacher in their classroom to
help them model technology use.
◦ Staff training on a variety of technology topics as needed.
◦ Weekly site visits to each campus to address any concerns
or questions the staff or administrators may have.
12. In terms of software and hardware I believe there is
enough in place that we can now focus on how to
use the technology effectively in the classroom.
Through a variety of grants some of the schools
have been able to purchase additional technology
items.
Some of these include:
◦ iPads
◦ iPods
◦ Netbooks
◦ Laptops
◦ Adobe CS5
◦ Microsoft Office 2011
13. Depending on what technology is available
each classroom, I have come up with an ideal
classroom model for our district.
This model includes:
◦ Teacher & student access to the internet.
◦ A projector for multimedia presentations.
◦ A smart board to engage students at the front of
the classroom.
◦ Personal devices for each of the students and
teachers to access the internet if needed.
14. Additional devices that would be ideal to be
purchase are:
◦ More iPads (if apps are preloaded, then in the case
of the internet/network being down work could still
be done).
◦ Student response systems for instant feedback
(Mimio Votes, eInstruction voters or something like
these)
15. Ideally this is what the Model Classroom would look like with occasional
tweaks depending on grade level and subject.
Image courtesy of: http://www.pr2live.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/image-02-
model-of-21st-century-classroom1.jpg
16. Through our shared vision and a teamwork I
believe our district can reach our goal.
The main focus now needs to be on getting
our teachers and students up to par on the
actually technology use going on in the
classroom through providing them with
sufficient access to technology and adequate
training.
17. Nagel, D. (2010, November 9). National Ed Tech Plan Puts
Technology at the Heart of Education Reform. Retrieved from
http://thejournal.com/articles/2010/11/09/national-ed-tech-
plan-puts-technology-at-the-heart-of-education-reform.aspx
Shimabukuro, J. (2010, November 10). A Glimpse at the 2010
National Education Technology Plan. Retrieved from
http://etcjournal.com/2010/11/10/glimpse-transforming-
american-education-learning-powered-by-technology/
Media in Education. (2007, September 12). Classroom Of The
Future HD: What's New in Educational Tech. Retrieved May 12,
2012 from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcXEznPXj8k&feature=PlayLi
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Poteet ISD Technology Plan for E-Rate. Not available online,
received Word document directly from District Technology
Director.
